Job Description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a motivated Business Development Coordinator to join their national team. This position is primarily remote, requiring the successful candidate to work on-site occasionally according to business needs. 

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, this role is responsible for supporting the members and activities of the firm-wide Business Development (BD) Team. The Business Development Coordinator will be supporting and managing projects related to the firm-wide practice and industry groups.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in production of pitches, proposals and requested marketing materials.
• Conducting research of prospective targets, industries, markets, competition and conflicts via firm-wide resources, online databases, and librarian searches.
• Coordinating, planning and implementing of internal and external client seminars, events and programs, including invitation design, guest lists, event logistics, ads and materials, on-site supervision and follow-up.
• Tracking cases and client relationships, including use of the firm's experience and contact management databases.
• Assisting with special projects related to the overall improvement of BD operations & Management including creating custom templates for the collection, tracking and utilization of internal BD activities and knowledge.
• Analyze business and/or trade organizations and associations to assess relevance of membership and business development. Coordination of membership/renewals in various trade and related organizations.
• Maintaining and updating departmental reports and project tracking systems using CRM system, Excel and Word.
• Assisting with the maintenance of lawyer lists and various onboarding materials.
• Coordinating the updating/tagging of practice and industry group narrative descriptions, achievements, and client work on the Fasken website.
• Assisting in the completion of Practice and Industry Group ranking submissions, as needed, and assist in the coordination/setup of all rankings related research or interview requests.
• Assisting with special projects from thought leadership development to seminar series coordination, as needed.
• Coordinating virtual meetings and video conference meetings for various internal stakeholders within the BD and firm structure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in a partnership structure and /or matrix environment is an asset.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to find solutions and work independently where required.
• Analytical, organizational and research skills.
• Ability to focus on detail and accuracy as well as highly developed customer service acumen.
• Confidence and a high degree of comfort in dealing with all levels within the Firm with diplomacy.
• Team player with energy and positive attitude.